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lustrous

adjective

reflecting light

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
S
Contains
US
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. reflecting light

    “glistening bodies of swimmers”

adjective

  1. brilliant

    “set a lustrous example for others to follow”

adjective

  1. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

    “bright silver candlesticks”

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Example Sentences

glistening bodies of swimmers
the horse's glossy coat
lustrous auburn hair
saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet
shining white enamel
set a lustrous example for others to follow
lustrous actors of the time
bright silver candlesticks
a burnished brass knocker
she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
rows of shining glasses
shiny black patents

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